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Show Rural Fire Losses Can Be Cut Down More than $100,000,000 worth of rural property will be destroyed by fire In 1952-'53 unless building practices change radically. The Tile Council of America warns in a recent report that the 1951 loss of $122,000,000 worth of farm buildings and equipment probably will be repeated unless greater attention is paid to construction con-struction of dwellings in areas where organized fire-fighting apparatus ap-paratus is not available. It is estimated es-timated that at least half the farm fires could be easily prevented through safeguarded construction, and that dwelling fires will be most common in the winter season coming com-ing up. Here are recommendations from leading fire-prevention authorities for protecting rural property against flame: 1. Be sure there is a clear space of 150 feet between major structures. struc-tures. If one catches fire, such as a hay barn from sppntaneous combustion, com-bustion, other buildings will be less endangered if flame cannot spread. 2. Fireproof surfaces such as clay tile should be installed In as many parts of the home as possible, possi-ble, including kitchen, basement, garage and bathroom. 3. Take prevailing winds into account. ac-count. Plan the layout of buildings against the wind, so that fire from one structure will not be carried to the next. 4. Don't have a firetrap fireplace. fire-place. It should be constructed of fireproof materials, such as clay tile, with the outside chimney of brick or masonry. |
